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United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Delivered advisement and services relating to strategy, planning, development, and regeneration for UK and international clients across both public and private sectors, including major programme advice, innovative urban solutions, and bespoke strategic advisory services. • Led teams to deliver projects for clients including UK developers, public sector organisations at London and national levels, international megaprojects, and infrastructure operators • Provided strategic advice for a range of requirements including policy and planning, bids and funding proposals, stakeholder engagement strategies, and placemaking/meanwhile use plans• Maintained strategic interface between clients, stakeholders, and business units• Worked with Resourcing and HR to manage and steer the recruitment of new team members and graduates• Developed the RAA Diversity and Inclusion strategy, providing strategic direction and vision for team culture, ways of working, and talent progression/retention within the business

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading and managing planning, regeneration, and sustainable infrastructure projects within the AEC portfolio. Responsible for business development, client relations, and project/planning strategy for clients both existing and prospective.•Leading the planning strategies, programmes, submissions, and securing of approvals for major infrastructure and regeneration projects, including the Brent Cross West project, Brent Cross masterplanning and public realm projects, and green energy strategies, planning, and consents. •Developing and maintaining responsibility for the strategic interface between stakeholders to ensure a successful planning strategy for a complex regeneration and infrastructure projects•Procuring, letting, and managing contracts for team members, planning and industry consultants, and major construction contractors.•Providing leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans and projects; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

London, United Kingdom

Managing the Brent Cross West town planning deliverables for the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Project, Europe’s largest regeneration scheme worth £4.3B. Securing planning permission for the Phase 2 (South) Brent Cross Thameslink rail station and associated works, and representing client interests through interfacing with project development partners. Key highlights include:• Managing a multidisciplinary team including experts from AEC and GL Hearn to deliver the planning strategy, programme, submissions, and securing of approvals to enable £500 million worth of major infrastructure, to enable the delivery of circa £1B of mixed-use property development.• Overseeing the planning and consents for the Brent Cross West Thameslink station, managing and delivering the Reserve Matters Applications and associated applications, contracts, and appraisals. • Developing and maintaining responsibility for the strategic interface between development partner planning teams, to ensure a successful planning strategy for a complex multi-billion pound regeneration project.• Procuring and managing planning and industry consultants, and construction contractors.• Implementing a successful planning interface programme with key project stakeholders to improve collaboration.

London, United Kingdom

Specializing in the field of city planning and transit-oriented development. Core skills include project and major infrastructure business case development; identifying development and redevelopment potential around transport hubs including stations and unique land plots/footprints; delivering projects and schemes from inception to completion; developing policy recommendations on innovative infrastructure financing solutions; drafting policy documents to advise land use and transport strategies; engaging with a wide range of project stakeholders to inform decision-making on projects; negotiating developer contributions for developments adjacent to transport schemes.

London, United Kingdom

Worked as a Researcher with Sintropher, a six-year transitional project regenerating five areas in Europe through transportation and redevelopment innovations. Focused research initiatives specifically on financing solutions, innovative technologies, and policy discourse surrounding the regeneration of five European regions. Produced a regenerative Master Plan for specific European regions in order to discuss the impacts of innovative modes of transport combined with redevelopment initiatives.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Worked with developers and architects to produce and communicate consultation materials for local stakeholders. Acted as a public representative of the company to the local community and City authorities. Curated the Gesamtkunstwerk urban planning gallery, highlighting the history of architecture and planning in Vancouver.

Worked on major developments, regeneration projects, and transit-oriented developments within Vancouver. Assisted with the consultation processes for various development schemes, and assisted with the collection of robust evidence and consultation feedback to support the successful defence for planning inquiries, public examinations, and consultations. Primary projects included the Oakridge Mall redevelopment, Riverview regeneration, and the John Oliver School Board regeneration.

Directing, leading and managing the day camps and activities associated with the Summer Programme for junior club members. Leading a team of assistants to provide sports training and coordination of programmes for youth.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Researching the impact of media portrayal on policy, decision-making, and local perceptions of the Downtown East Side neighbourhood of Vancouver, Canada. Contributed to publications in Canadian and North American educational journals.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Coaching the competitive junior squash team part-time, with a focus on skills improvement and tournament preparation. Certified Level 2 Squash Coach for Squash Canada.

Led the Carbon Emissions and Sustainability Project, creating a strategy to retrofit and update all municipal operations and fleet to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. Worked with City Council, Mayor, Senior City managers and executives, and city public regularly. Also contributed to the drafting and roll-out of the Official Community Plan.

Msc Transport And City Planning, Transportation; City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, Distinction

Activities and Societies: The Bartlett School of Planning

Undergraduate Degree, Urban Geography, 1St Class

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority - Alpha Lambda Chapter SquashBC UBC student advocateSpecialisation degree in Urban.

Msc Transport And City Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, Distinction